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This is the Multiple Choice Questions Part 6 of the Series in Philippine Electrical Code (PEC)
as one of the Electrical Engineering topic. In Preparation for the REE Board Exam make sure
to expose yourself and familiarize in each and every questions compiled here taken from
various sources including but not limited to past Board Exam Questions in Electrical
Engineering field, Electrical Engineering Books, Journals and other Electrical Engineering
References.

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⇐ MCQ in Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) Part 5 | REE Board Exam

251. In every kitchen, family room, living room, parlor, bedroom or similar rooms of area of
dwelling units, receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along the floor line any
wall space is more than ____ measured horizontally from an outlet in that space.

A. 2,000 mm

B. 1,800 mm

C. 1,900 mm

D. 2,100 mm

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Answer: Option B

Solution:

252. The path to ground from circuits equipment and metal enclosures for conductors shall

A. have capacity to conduct safely any fault current

B. have sufficiently low impedance

C. be permanent and continuous

D. all of these

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Answer: Option D

Solution:

253. RME Board October 1994

Where the voltage between conductors does not exceed 300 V and the roof has a slope of
not less than 100 mm in 300 mm, the clearance can be reduced to

A. 500 mm

B. 800 mm

C. 1000 mm

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D. 900 mm

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

254. RME Board April 1995

The uses of non-metallic extensions are NOT allowed in all but one of the following. Which
one is this?

A. As an aerial cable

B. Where exposed to corrosive vapors

C. Where subject to corrosive vapors

D. Through floors or partitions

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

255. RME Board April 1996

What is the minimum horizontal clearance for open conductors from windows, doors,
porches, fire escapes or similar location?

A. 1800 mm

B. 1500 mm

C. 1200 mm

D. 1000 mm

View Answer:
Answer: Option D

Solution:

256. RME Board Exam April 1995

What is the maximum allowed temperature of type TW conductors?

A. 75°C

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B. 50°C

C. 60°C

D. 90°C

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

257. RME Board October 1995

Concealed knob and tube wiring conductors shall be rigidly supported on knobs not more
than a certain minimum distance apart. What is this distance?

A. 2,000 mm

B. 1,500 mm

C. 1,300 mm

D. 2,500 mm

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

258. RME Board October 1995

In the installation of power resistors, a thermal barrier shall be required if the space between
the resistors and any combustible material is less than ______ mm. What is this minimum
clearance?

A. 150 mm

B. 300 mm

C. 200 mm

D. 250 mm

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Answer: Option B

Solution:

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259. RME Board October 1995

In estimating the loading of a branch circuit, what loading shall be used for each receptacle?

A. 160 volt-ampere

B. 120 volt-ampere

C. 180 volt-ampere

D. 150 volt-ampere

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

260. RME Board October 1995

Where the conduits enter a switchboard at the bottom, a sufficient space shall be provided to
permit installation of the conductors in the enclosure. The minimum spacing between the
bottom of the enclosure and the non-insulated bus bar shall be ________.

A. 155 mm

B. 300 mm

C. 255 mm

D. 200 mm

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

261. What is the minimum vertical, horizontal or diagonal clearance for open conductors from
signs, chimneys, radio and televisions, antennas, tanks, or other non-building structure?

A. 1000 mm

B. 1500 mm

C. 1800 mm

D. 1200 mm

View Answer:

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Answer: Option A

Solution:

262. Contact device installed at the outlet for the connection of a single attachment plug.

A. Junction box

B. Reactor

C. Rosette

D. Receptacle

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Answer: Option D

Solution:

263. RME Board April 1996

With respect to the safety value of the insulation on electrical maintenance tools, it can be
said properly that

A. the insulation provides very little protection

B. its value is mainly to the untrained electrical helper

C. the insulation should not be used as the only protective measure

D. it adequately insures the safety of the user

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

264. For the range of 8.75 kW or more in rating, the minimum branch circuit rating shall be

A. 30 A

B. 40 A

C. 50 A

D. 60 A

View Answer:

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Answer: Option B

Solution:

265. Service heads and goosenecks in service entrance cable shall be ____ point of
attachment of the service drop to the building.

A. above the

B. below the

C. at the center of the

D. at the back of the

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Answer: Option A

Solution:

266. A disruptive discharge around or over the surface of a solid or liquid insulator.

A. Flashover

B. Sparkover

C. Corona

D. Surge

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Answer: Option A

Solution:

267. The minimum size of service lateral conductors using copper wires shall be _____.

A. 5.5 mm2

B. 3.5 mm2

C. 8.0 mm2

D. 2.0 mm2

View Answer:
Answer: Option A

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268. Plug fuses shall not be installed in circuits exceeding ____ between conductors.

A. 125 V

B. 250 V

C. 300 V

D. 150 V

View Answer:
Answer: Option B

Solution:

269. RME Board April 1995

A continuous electrical load is one where the maximum current is expected to continue for a
minimum duration of time. What is this minimum duration of time?

A. 1 hour

B. 4 hour

C. 3 hour

D. 2 hour

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

270. Direct buried conductors and cables emerging from the ground shall be protected by
enclosures or raceways extending from the minimum cover distance required to a point ____
above finished grade.

A. 2,000 mm

B. 2,500 mm

C. 2,400 mm

D. 3,000 mm

View Answer:

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

271. For installations to supply only limited loads of a single branch circuit, service entrance
conductors shall NOT be smaller than ____ hard drawn copper.

A. 3.5 mm2

B. 8.0 mm2

C. 5.5 mm2

D. 14.0 mm2

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Answer: Option A

Solution:

272. The upper most portion of a lightning protection system.

A. Surge Arrester

B. Lightning rod

C. Ground terminal

D. Air terminal

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Answer: Option D

Solution:

273. Where no standard electrical equipment of the exact size or rating required is available,
____ maybe used.

A. the next lower standard size

B. the next larger standard size

C. any size available

D. none of these

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Answer: Option B

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274. RME Board April 1995

The minimum size of service drop copper conductors allowed by the Philippine Electrical
Code is one of the following. Which is the size?

A. 3.5 mm2

B. 5.5 mm2

C. 2.0 mm2

D. 8.0 mm2

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Answer: Option D

Solution:

275. Entrances to rooms and other guarded locations containing exposed energized parts
shall be marked with a ______.

A. welcome sign

B. no entry sign

C. warning sign

D. all of these

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

276. Appliance outlets installed in a dwelling unit for specific appliances, such as laundry
equipment, shall be installed within ____ of the intended location of the appliance.

A. 1,800 mm

B. 1,500 mm

C. 2,000 mm

D. 1,000 mm

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Answer: Option A

Solution:

277. What is the maximum permitted load of a 20-A branch circuit?

A. 20 A

B. 15 A

C. 12 A

D. 16 A

View Answer:
Answer: Option D

Solution:

278. For warehouses or storage, a general lighting load of _____ shall never be used.

A. 2 VA/m2

B. 4 VA/m2

C. 8 VA/m2

D. 10 VA/m2

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Answer: Option A

Solution:

279. Outlets for heavy-duty lamp holders shall be rated ______.

A. 500 VA

B. 600 VA

C. 660 VA

D. 550 VA

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Answer: Option B

Solution:

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280. RME Board October 1996

When fastening an outlet to a brick wall, the electrician should use no one of the following.
Which one is this?

A. Expansion bolts

B. Toggle bolts

C. Temporary nail

D. Wooden plug and nail

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Answer: Option A

Solution:

281. A portion of a lightning protection system extending into the earth.

A. Air terminal

B. Counterpoise

C. Surge Arrester

D. Ground terminal

View Answer:
Answer: Option D

Solution:

282. Open conductors passing over public streets, alleys, roads, parking areas subject to
truck traffic shall maintain a vertical height _____ from finished grade.

A. 3,700 mm

B. 4,600 mm

C. 5,500 mm

D. 3,100 mm

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

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283. Using copper, the minimum size of service entrance conductors shall be _____.

A. 14.0 mm2

B. 8.0 mm2

C. 5.5 mm2

D. 3.5 mm2

View Answer:
Answer: Option B

Solution:

284. RME Board October 1996

When testing the insulation integrity of a new or old electrical wiring installation circuit of 5.5
mm2 conductors, the Code specifies a minimum insulation resistance of what value?

A. 1,000,000 ohms

B. 250,000 ohms

C. 500,00 ohms

D. 100,00 ohms

View Answer:
Answer: Option B

Solution:

285. What test is usually made on cables after installation?

A. Copper loss test

B. No-load test

C. Insulation resistance test

D. Ampacity test

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

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286. For four to six conductors in a conduit, the derating factor for the conductor ampacity is
____.

A. 70%

B. 90%

C. 80%

D. 60%

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

287. RME Board October 1996

When soldering two copper surfaces together, they should be kept clean while heating by

A. applying the solder quickly

B. not admitting the open flame to touch the copper surfaces

C. frequently rubbing the tip with emery cloth

D. the use of flux

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Answer: Option D

Solution:

288. Circuit of a voltage of 600 V or less in a rigid metal conduit or in a rigid metal conduit or
in rigid non-metallic conduit approved for direct burial and placed under driveway and
parking areas of a one or two family dwelling units, shall have minimum cover distance of
____.

A. 300 mm

B. 150 mm

C. 460 mm

D. 600 mm

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

289. Plate electrodes of non ferrous metal shall be at least ____ in thickness.

A. 1.2 mm

B. 1.4 mm

C. 1.5 mm

D. 1.8 mm

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

290. Conductors are selected at not less than ____ of nameplate rating of the water heater.

A. 125%

B. 100%

C. 120%

D. 130%

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Answer: Option A

Solution:

291. The Philippine Electrical Code requires at no electrical installation, alteration or addition
shall be connected or reconnected to any electrical power supply without _____.

A. payments of application fees

B. a certificate of inspection

C. an electrical permit

D. a certificate of completion

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Answer: Option B

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292. Neutral current up to _____ is computed at 100%.

A. 100 A

B. 150 A

C. 200 A

D. 300 A

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

293. RME Board October 1996

In the general layout of motors and power outlets not exceeding a total of ____ maybe
including in the lighting layout provided such inclusion will not make the reading,
interpretation and or checking of the said plan difficult.

A. 8

B. 10

C. 12

D. 6

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Answer: Option B

Solution:

294. Direct grade level access is defined as being located not more than ____ above grade
level and being readily accessible.

A. 2,000 mm

B. 1,500 mm

C. 1,800 mm

D. 2,500 mm

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Answer: Option A

Solution:

295. For the armories and auditorium, the general lighting load shall be ____ VA/m².

A. 8

B. 12

C. 10

D. 16

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Answer: Option A

Solution:

296. RME Board October 1999

Before the ammeter is disconnected from an energized current transformer circuit, one of the
procedures should be followed. Which is the one?

A. Primary winding should be shorted

B. Secondary winding should be shorted

C. Secondary winding should be opened

D. Primary winding should be opened

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Answer: Option D

Solution:

297. Power conductors on the poles, below communication conductors shall maintain a
spacing distance of _____.

A. 760 mm

B. 600 mm

C. 800 mm

D. 540 mm

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View Answer:
Answer: Option A

Solution:

298. It is the intent of the PEC that factory-installed internal wiring or the construction of the
equipment need not be inspected at the time of installation of the equipment EXCEPT

A. to test for continuity

B. to test for durability

C. to detect alternator or damages

D. all of these

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

299.The standard conductor sizes shall be expressed in

A. mils

B. circular mils

C. square millimeters

D. American wire gauge

View Answer:
Answer: Option C

Solution:

300. Mandatory rules of the PEC are characterized by the use of the word ____.

A. shall

B. should

C. both A and B

D. neither A and B

View Answer:
Answer: Option A

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⇒ MCQ in Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) Part 7 | REE Board Exam

Questions and Answers in Philippine Electrical Code

Following is the list of practice exam test questions in this brand new series:

MCQ in Philippine Electrical Code

PART 1: MCQ from Number 1 – 50                Answer key: included
PART 2: MCQ from Number 51 – 100            Answer key: included
PART 3: MCQ from Number 101 – 150           Answer key: included
PART 4: MCQ from Number 151 – 200           Answer key: included
PART 5: MCQ from Number 201 – 250           Answer key: included
PART 6: MCQ from Number 251 – 300           Answer key: included
PART 7: MCQ from Number 301 – 350           Answer key: included
PART 8: MCQ from Number 351 – 400            Answer key: included
PART 9: MCQ from Number 401 – 450            Answer key: included
PART 10: MCQ from Number 451 – 500          Answer key: included
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